Theory test specifics

Stopping distance for 20mph

12m/ 40ft

stopping distance for 30mph

23m / 75ft

stopping distance for 40mph

36m/ 118ft

stopping distance for 50mph

53m/ 175ft

stopping distance for 60mph

73m/ 240ft

stopping distance for 70mph

96m/ 315ft

Alcohol limit in England and Wales

35 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or 80 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood

Alcohol limit in Scotland

22 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or 50 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood

Driving in snowy conditions

drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible; accelerate and brake very gently

Skidding with no ABS

Release the brake pedal fully or easing off the accelerator. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. For example, if the rear of the vehicle skids to the right, steer immediately to the right to recover.

Motorway road studs

White: Between lanes

Green: Joining lane and main carriageway

Amber: Central reservation

Red: Edge of road.

Zebra crossing

White lines on the road occasionally accompanied by flashing yellow lights.

Toucan crossing

(2-can) Both pedestrians and cyclists can cross

Pelican crossing

Has a flashing amber signal.

Puffin crossing

a set of traffic lights with sets of zig-zag lines before and after on either side of the road

Effect of being in neutral too long (Coasting)

Speed will increase when travelling downhill., Engine braking is eliminated.

Parking in fog.

Leave your parking lights on.